07/22/2026
As a therapist, one of the most common things I help people learn is how to separate the size of the problem from the size of their reaction.
A difficult conversation doesn’t mean your life is falling apart.
One mistake doesn’t define your future.
One hard day doesn’t erase all of your progress.
When anxiety, depression, or stress take over, our brains can convince us that every challenge is a catastrophe. Part of healing is learning to pause, zoom out, and ask:
“Is this problem taking up more space than it deserves?”
Perspective doesn’t minimize your pain—it helps you respond instead of react.
— Y. Fomby, LBSW, MS, Ed.S, LPC
Inside Thoughts Counseling & Consulting